Airports in Istanbul
Istanbul has three airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
This is the vast new airport for the city, opened in 2018, into which most international flights now arrive. Read more >
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW)
This airport is mainly used for charter flights and domestic carriers, although some international carriers including Emirates also touch down there. Book a hygiene-vetted English-speaking driver to wait for your flight, for the price of a taxi >
Ataturk International Airport (ISL)
The former main Istanbul airport, this is now mostly used for cargo flights. You are unlikely to visit here.
More airport articles
Istanbul high-speed airport train to have first test run
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Covid-19 update: airport regulations at Istanbul airport
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Which airport should I use in Istanbul?
Istanbul has closed the famous Ataturk airport and opened the world’s biggest airline terminal. This can be a little confusing, so we give you the low-down on what’s changed, and what your transport options are.